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Tag Archives: Bishop Milton Wright
Birthday Celebration for Milton Wright, November 16
Join us Friday, November 16, from 12pm-2pm as we celebrate the 189th birthday of Milton Wright along with the release of his diaries on Wright State University’s CORE Scholar.
Posted in Collections, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Bishop Milton Wright, CORE Scholar, MS-1
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December 17, 1903: “Success Four Flights…”
At 10:35 a.m. on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the impossible, the first powered flight. On the first attempt, Orville would fly a distance of 120 feet in 12 seconds. The brothers would go on to make 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Wright Brothers
Tagged aviation history, Bishop Milton Wright, first flight, MS-1, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright
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Rest in Peace: Milton Wright, November 17, 1828-April 3, 1917
One hundred years ago today, Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, died in his sleep at Hawthorn Hill, the family home he shared with his son Orville and daughter Katharine. He was 88. Milton’s passing was described in … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Local History, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Bishop Milton Wright, MS-1, Wright family
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